Yale standout Carr rewrites odds for college gridiron future
In a feature on Lee Gander alum Robert Carr, the 5-foot-7 tailback defies NFL dreams by excelling at Yale, balancing athletics and academics. Carr set Yale freshman records, emerged as a 200-yard rushing streak leader, and aims to be an orthopedic surgeon, while college rivals improve under coaches at Iowa.
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Pettitte Shuts Down Braves in Astros 2-1 Win
Houston pitcher Andy Pettitte defeated Russ Ortiz as the Astros used a misplay and a bases loaded walk to beat Atlanta 2-1. Palmeiro drove in the winning run with a bases loaded walk in the seventh as Biggio and Bagwell rested.
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Sindelar wins first PGA Tour event in 14 years
In Charlotte at the Wachovia Championship Joey Sindelar 46 staged a late surge to force a playoff with Arron Oberholser then captured the title with a par on the second extra hole for his first PGA Tour victory since the 1990 Hardee's Golf Classic. He said he never gave up hope.
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Garza wins two fights at nationals in Golden Gloves
Joshua Garza, Texas state champion at 165 pounds, won two bouts at the Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions in Kansas City before a judges decision loss to Michael Andrade of New England. He defeated Kaleolani Kwan and Warren Meritt, citing conditioning and adapting to different styles as key experiences.
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Lakers rally to trim series with 105 81 win over Spurs
Los Angeles, trailing 2-0, dominated inside as Shaquille O'Neal posted 28 points 15 rebounds and eight blocks and Kobe Bryant added 22 points in a 105-81 victory to cut the Western Conference semifinals deficit to 2-1. Tim Duncan and Tony Parker struggled for San Antonio.
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